2022年10月27日 · Whether you’re after an M16A1 clone or another iconic military firearm replica, there are a few different ways to go about it. The early years of the Vietnam War saw the AR-15 as the Colt M16, a supposedly space-age rifle that rejected notions of wood and blued steel, and instead went for plastics and aluminum.

2024年1月31日 · The M16A1 featured a closed “birdcage” flash hider to replace the XM16E1’s three-pronged flash hider, a full fence around the magazine release to prevent accidental ejection, and a chrome plated chamber – later fully lined bore – to reduce fouling.

2022年2月23日 · I just wrapped up my M16A1 build. I went with a parts kit from Numrich that included everything except the barrel, lower and lower parts. I used one of Brownell’s 20” A1 1/12 barrels and a lower that I had from a Colt LE6920. I haven’t had it to the range yet but I’ll post some pictures once I get it on paper.

2020年12月14日 · I've always wanted to build a replica of an M16A1, I thought it was one of the coolest looking rifles with it's triangular handguard and 20" pencil barrel profile. I started hunting down the parts for a build about a year ago and now I finally have everything I …

2020年12月8日 · This article will explore my process of how I came to the solution to build a semi-automatic M16 replica. The article will also answer the question of why I chose not to buy one of the available reproductions on the market and act as a basic buyers guide to those considering a replica M16 for their own collection.

2025年1月29日 · When looking to build your own personalized M16A1, there are some excellent options available. Let’s start with an upper receiver kit that will certainly not disappoint, the… 1 Aero-Precision AR-15 Upper Receiver Parts Kit – Best M16 Upper Parts Kit. This Aero Precision AR-15 upper receiver parts kit has been very well-received by M16A1 ...

2017年11月16日 · Earlier, we have reported about the Brownells’ launch of retro M16A1 build components. The recently released videos by Chris Bartocci of Small Arms Solution is a good followup to this subject. Let’s see what the former Colt employee and renown AR-15 expert thinks about these parts and how he builds the rifle.

2020年1月11日 · I've built or rebuilt AR's 6 or 8 times. My goal is to make a clone of a late Vietnam to early 80's M16 (i.e. the M16A1). I see parts kits from these vendors Centerfire Systems ($300 w/o furniture), Atlantic Firearms ($450) and Sarco (Grade A, $495) currently available. I'm sure this stuff used to be cheaper but going back in time is not an option.

How about we build a semi-auto, old school, dual aperture flip sight, pencil barrel, carry handle, Vietnam issue M16A1 look-alike that’s discretely adapted and updated to shoot better than the original guns for a great price?

2023年10月2日 · Designed in conjunction with Nodak Spud, the BRN-16A1 Lower Receiver matches the features of the original M16A1 Receiver. Perfect for a “Retro” or reproduction build, these lowers precisely mirror the original profile.